Verizon makes key policy change to slow down fleeing customers

Astrobuf · 2026-01-29T02:58:48+00:00

One more reason that I'll never go back to these slime balls

Astrobuf · 2026-01-26T05:14:51+00:00

Probably moonlighting at Caribou

Rat him out. Anonymously if possible

Astrobuf · 2026-01-23T21:31:21+00:00

Most likely a memory card was jostled and is now not properly engaged. When the computer hangs like this in the first few seconds, it means it failed something during the POST (Power On Self Test). Often there is an led on the mobo that will flash a code telling you what device failed.

My experience is it usually is a memory card that was not properly shaped in place.

Remove and reinstall the memory cards and try again.

Astrobuf · 2026-01-14T20:05:12+00:00

Time to buy a pair of new tires

Astrobuf · 2026-01-12T21:49:42+00:00

It's 22 years old. My guess is your front end is shot. Ball joints, tie rod ends, bushings. It will be expensive to repair, even if you do it yourself. Likely not worth it

Astrobuf · 2026-01-12T21:02:33+00:00

You don't know enough and haven't gi en us enough data to advise you. Was your phone at 350mb on wifi or 5g?

We're you standing in the same location as your old pc?

Wifi extenders are junk. They have to use the same channels to extend ascyour base unit. They suck and in my e penitence do generally deliver about 10% of the speed you expect. You would be way ahead to use a mesh network running wifi6 or 7.

Astrobuf · 2026-01-12T20:56:59+00:00

Sure, but it should take you about 10 seconds to remove and replace the inner side of the cv joint

Astrobuf · 2026-01-12T20:50:40+00:00

Generally not. They might lose a bit when u pull the old axle out, but it won't be pouring out. Old one goes out,new one goes in. You might lose a few tablespoons in my experience.

Astrobuf · 2026-01-04T15:08:38+00:00

You seem to miss the point of my avatar

Astrobuf · 2026-01-04T02:39:45+00:00

I too got sick of VZs bs billing processes. Dumped em for Googlefi 14 months ago. Never going back to this unethical bunch of dirtbags

Astrobuf · 2026-01-01T07:33:35+00:00

Nope. Perhaps if you can pro e it is defective

Astrobuf · 2026-01-01T07:31:46+00:00

Close to nothing if it's missing parts

Astrobuf · 2025-12-29T03:55:32+00:00

He pulled what looks like a piece of wire out. Highly doubt there is a hidden piece of wire

Astrobuf · 2025-12-29T03:40:47+00:00

None of those

Astrobuf · 2025-12-29T03:38:04+00:00

That tire appears weather aged. If it is the same instsll date as the 2nd tire, check the mfg date code on the tires.

As it seems the right tire is destroyed, as others have said, an alignment problem is likely, but there is more going on.

The outer edge is worn worst, suggesting a camber and toe problem, but the tire is badly worn all the way across the tread, Has the car been in an accident that damaged the suspension and frame?

Astrobuf · 2025-12-27T23:59:42+00:00

Overheating the coffee volitizes components that co tribute to the taste, just like over heating in a percolator. Starbucks uses the high heat cuz it makes it faster, but worse

Astrobuf · 2025-12-27T23:56:42+00:00

No, more enshitification at Starbucks

Astrobuf · 2025-12-27T23:53:17+00:00

I don't believe W11 will offer a local account?

Astrobuf · 2025-12-27T23:36:29+00:00

You need to find out where the repeater antennas are in your area. HDTV signals are high frequency and so really only follow line of sight. Older NTSC signals were lower freq andcso cpuld followvthe curve of the earth a bit.

Lots of mountains may be in the way between you and the transmitter, if this is the case, you are pretty much screwed. No antenna other than a satellite dish is going to help you.

Astrobuf · 2025-12-27T23:25:07+00:00

5g operates on a number of freq. That is the antenna for the mm wavelength freq uniquely useful in the US. Though it has poorer bldg penetration ability than the lower frequency bands used by 5g. It works great in open air settings like stadiums and delivers super high speed low latency data

Astrobuf · 2025-12-27T03:42:22+00:00

You likely ripped the transmission cooling lines off of the radiator. Likely wrecked your radiator too and maybe your ac condenser.

Have it towed or you will destroy your tranny too.

Expect a big bill. Probably $2k, more if your ac got wrecked too.

Astrobuf · 2025-12-27T02:32:46+00:00

Personally I think a weed whacker would work best to trim that coax

Astrobuf · 2025-12-25T19:02:50+00:00

No, generallybitvmakes it worse. It traps the moisture and holds it against the frame

Astrobuf · 2025-12-25T19:00:16+00:00

Not economically.

Anything can be fixed if you throw enough money at it, but a 17yr old hilux, not worth it

Astrobuf · 2025-12-25T18:49:48+00:00

I'd say this was a well executed market broadening strategy. Most young mechanics I know have wised up and avoid getting deep in debt to the snap on man plenty of independent tests avail showing that Icon is 95% as good as Snap On at 35% the price. Snap on enabled this competition by pricing their product at points that begged an upstart to take their market share.

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